Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/series/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse/ Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:16:27 +0000 en © 2025 Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse all about creating healthier relationships Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. episodic Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. hello@breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com false https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/igt4bmhu45618wxmbwax5ralrotn-1.jpg Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/series/breaking-free-from-narcissistic-abuse/ hello@breakingfreenarcissisticabuse.com Confused by your relationship? Do you catch yourself second-guessing, walking on eggshells, or feeling emotionally drained? Whether you’re still in the chaos or trying to rebuild after leaving, this podcast is your lifeline.Join retired psychologist Dr. Kerry McAvoy as she exposes the hidden dynamics of toxic relationships. You’ll learn how destructive personalities operate, the manipulative tactics they use, and the stages of abuse—plus the practical steps to heal and reclaim your life.If you’re ready to break free, rebuild your self-worth, and find lasting emotional freedom, hit play and start your recovery journey today. No 5cd80628-9064-584b-aef9-be48a76624eb https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 Narcissists Perfect at Hiding Cheating Because They Perfect at Lying to You https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-perfect-at-hiding-cheating-because-they-perfect-at-lying-to-you/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:20:21 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-perfect-at-hiding-cheating-because-they-perfect-at-lying-to-you/ Dr. Kerry unpacks real survivor comments to reveal how deception, gaslighting, and secret lives erode your ability to trust your own instincts. If you've ever questioned your reality after a toxic relationship, this episode will help you understand why—and begin reclaiming your confidence.

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]]> Dr. Kerry unpacks real survivor comments to reveal how deception, gaslighting, and secret lives erode your ability to trust your own instincts. If you've ever questioned your reality after a toxic relationship, this episode will help you understand why—and begin reclaiming your confidence.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-1.png Narcissists Perfect at Hiding Cheating Because They Perfect at Lying to You false no 00:10:25 No no A Sex Addict’s Deception Playbook: How Your Partner Hides a Double Life https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/a-sex-addicts-deception-playbook-how-your-partner-hides-a-double-life/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:11:33 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/a-sex-addicts-deception-playbook-how-your-partner-hides-a-double-life/ In this episode, Dr. Kerry and therapist Cheryl Camarillo uncover the hidden dynamics of sexual addiction, narcissistic traits, and the deception that keeps partners questioning themselves instead of the relationship. Learn why the warning signs are often invisible—and how to finally make sense of what you experienced.

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]]> Narcissists and other pathological personalities like to use ordinary experience to create fear and intimidation. Dr. Kerry and Lynn sit down in this podcast episode to discuss the weaponization of riding in a car and road rage.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art.png When the Car Becomes a Weapon: Real Stories of Narcissistic Road Rage false no 00:08:58 No no Trapped: How Narcissists Use Vehicles to Intimidate and Threaten https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/trapped-how-narcissists-use-vehicles-to-intimidate-and-threaten/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:36 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/trapped-how-narcissists-use-vehicles-to-intimidate-and-threaten/ If you've ever been in a car with a narcissist, then you've likely seen them turn the vehicle into a weapon. In this podcast episode, learn how and why road rage and other property damage are frequent narcissistic abusers' tools of choice.

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]]> If you've ever been in a car with a narcissist, then you've likely seen them turn the vehicle into a weapon. In this podcast episode, learn how and why road rage and other property damage are frequent narcissistic abusers' tools of choice.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template.png Trapped: How Narcissists Use Vehicles to Intimidate and Threaten false no 00:29:39 No no Narcissists Leave Physical Damage That Doctors Can’t Explain https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-leave-physical-damage-that-doctors-cant-explain/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:54:52 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/narcissists-leave-physical-damage-that-doctors-cant-explain/ Narcissistic abuse doesn't just affect our mind, it also impacts the body. Learn why our body braces because of the danger that it senses.

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]]> Narcissistic abuse doesn't just affect our mind, it also impacts the body. Learn why our body braces because of the danger that it senses.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-3.png Narcissists Leave Physical Damage That Doctors Can’t Explain false no 00:10:36 No no Is Trauma Destroying Your Body? What Narcissistic Abuse Does to Your Health https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/is-trauma-destroying-your-body-what-narcissistic-abuse-does-to-your-health/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:44:50 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/is-trauma-destroying-your-body-what-narcissistic-abuse-does-to-your-health/ Trauma doesn't just mess with our mind and identity, it also affects our bodies. Liz Tenuto, the Workout Witch, joins Dr. Kerry to discuss how to bring healing to our whole being.

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]]> Trauma doesn't just mess with our mind and identity, it also affects our bodies. Liz Tenuto, the Workout Witch, joins Dr. Kerry to discuss how to bring healing to our whole being.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-3.png Is Trauma Destroying Your Body? What Narcissistic Abuse Does to Your Health false no 00:32:03 No no Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Your Name: The 4 Patterns Survivors Miss https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-refuse-to-say-your-name-the-4-patterns-survivors-miss/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:08:04 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-refuse-to-say-your-name-the-4-patterns-survivors-miss/ Narcissists and other character-disturbed partners do odd things with their loved ones' names. Learn the four different patterns of this minimizing and objectifying psychological tactic.

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]]> Narcissists and other character-disturbed partners do odd things with their loved ones' names. Learn the four different patterns of this minimizing and objectifying psychological tactic.

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Viewers-Stories-Square-Cover-Art-1.png Why Narcissists Refuse to Say Your Name: The 4 Patterns Survivors Miss false no 00:09:07 No no Why Narcissists Use Pet Names Instead of Calling You by Your Real Name https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/why-narcissists-use-pet-names-instead-of-calling-you-by-your-real-name/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:58:51 +0000 77d8cff9-41f9-5ac3-8758-f02dcb9f19ec What if the sweet pet name your partner calls you isn't affection at all — but rather designed to keep you off balance? In this episode, Dr. Kerry and co-host Lynn Strathdee unpack one of the strangest and most overlooked patterns in narcissistic relationships: the use of pet names. Learn why some narcissists even speak about themselves in the third person, and the chilling moment when a "compliment" reveals exactly what they really think of you. Podcast Extra Exclusive Segment ...

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]]> What if the sweet pet name your partner calls you isn't affection at all — but rather designed to keep you off balance? In this episode, Dr. Kerry and co-host Lynn Strathdee unpack one of the strangest and most overlooked patterns in narcissistic relationships: the use of pet names. Learn why some narcissists even speak about themselves in the third person, and the chilling moment when a "compliment" reveals exactly what they really think of you. Podcast Extra Exclusive Segment ...

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]]> https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Podcast-Thumbnail-Template-2.png Why Narcissists Use Pet Names Instead of Calling You by Your Real Name false no 00:25:41 No no You’ve Been Brainwashed! How Manipulators Train You to Never Leave https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/youve-been-brainwashed-how-manipulators-train-you-to-never-leave/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:11 +0000 https://kerrymcavoyphd.com/podcast/youve-been-brainwashed-how-manipulators-train-you-to-never-leave/ Were you brainwashed to stay — and didn't even know it? A cult doesn't need a compound, robes, or a manifesto. All it needs is two people: one who sets the rules and one who lives by them. Dr. Kerry reads your most powerful wake-up moments — from the woman who recognized every cult trait laid down in the first three months of a nine-year relationship, to the viewer who grew up in a home where productivity meant safety, to the one who finally had a word for what she'd survived: br...

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]]> Were you brainwashed to stay — and didn't even know it? A cult doesn't need a compound, robes, or a manifesto. All it needs is two people: one who sets the rules and one who lives by them. Dr. Kerry reads your most powerful wake-up moments — from the woman who recognized every cult trait laid down in the first three months of a nine-year relationship, to the viewer who grew up in a home where productivity meant safety, to the one who finally had a word for what she'd survived: br...

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]]> Were you born into a cult — or did you unknowingly marry one? If you've ever felt trapped, controlled, and unable to trust your own reality — whether in a religion, a family system, or a relationship — you may have been living inside a cult of two. Narcissistic abuse operates through the same coercive control and psychological manipulation that keep cult members from ever questioning their reality. Brooke Deanne, trauma healing mentor and author of Shattered, Broken and Beau...

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